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One of you a culture vulture and the other a beach bum? We’ve got you. Kuoni’s travel experts are masters of the multi-centre honeymoon, matching the right places at the right pace to give your love story more than one backdrop.
Here are a few of their favourite mixed-mood trips, hitting the sweet spot between discovery days and lazy stays.
Pho-Ever After: Vietnam
If your honeymoon wish list includes legendary sights, movie-set scenery and mouth-watering food, Vietnam ticks every box.
Begin in full-throttle Hanoi, balancing bowls of pho like a pro as you navigate scooter-filled streets. Cruise the jade-coloured waters of Halong Bay and take in those Avatar-like dreamscapes.
Explore Hoi An’s old town, all flickering lanterns and riverside cafés, then dive into Ho Chi Minh City’s whirlwind of markets, museums and rooftop bars.
After a few beach-bound days in Mui Ne, end with awe at the mighty temples of Angkor Wat – one of the world’s great wonders and a spectacular finale to your honeymoon.
- Couple up: This north-to-south Vietnam Explorer itinerary with a three-day Siem Reap extension.
Eat, Pray, Love in Bali
The Island of the Gods is a one-stop shop for sultry beaches, storybook jungle valleys and a scene that switches from high-energy to hush-hush.
Begin on the golden fringe of Tanjong Benoa, checking into a royal hideaway with next-level pool villas and a chic martini bar. Then head to a true hotel icon in Bali’s cultural heart, Ubud, where you can cycle between rice paddies and cool off in Insta-perfect pools.
Just-married must-dos? Candlelit dinners at Apéritif and floating breakfasts served straight to your villa pool.
- Couple up: Spend five nights at The Royal Santrian Luxury Beach Villas and four nights at Viceroy Bali on a Luxury Bali Ubud & Beach itinerary.
Fire & Finesse: Mauritius & La Reunion
La Réunion – the Hawaii of the Indian Ocean- is paradise with a pulse and the perfect playground for a wild start to your honeymoon.
Take to the skies by helicopter for a bird’s-eye view of volcanic craters and lunar landscapes, then cool off with a dip in one of the island’s most beautiful lagoons at LUX* Saint Gilles.
Next, swap adventure for exhale on Mauritius. Explore the capital, Port Louis, and natural wonders including Tamarind Falls and the vibrant Seven Coloured Sands. When it’s time for beachside bliss, nowhere beats LUX* Le Morne, framed by the soaring silhouette of Le Morne Mountain.
- Couple up: Four nights on La Réunion at LUX* Saint Gilles and eight nights at LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius.
Aegean Affair: Greece
Part ancient masterpiece, part modern muse – Athens is a city that never stops reinventing itself and a fabulous way to open your European honeymoon.
The Acropolis reigns supreme over a city brimming with rooftop bars, street eats and style-savvy locals. Stay at Grecotel Pallas Athena, an arty hideaway in the cultural heart, with galleries, markets and history on your doorstep.
Then it’s off to Crete – an island of myths, harbours and honey-gold beaches. Make yourself at home at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live, where retro-cool décor and eclectic dining meet soft sands and Aegean blues.
Don’t miss dinner at Agreco Farm Taverna, Grecotel’s 40-hectare vineyard restaurant, where authentic Cretan cuisine and starlit tables deliver pure Mediterranean honeymoon magic.
- Couple up: Three nights in Athens and five nights in Crete.
Safari to Sandbar: Sri Lanka & Maldives
Sri Lanka packs a serious punch for such a small island – ancient cities, sacred sites and a whole lot of soul.
Journey inland to rolling tea hills and national parks where elephants, sloth bears and leopards roam free. With your own private driver-guide, you can climb Sigiriya Rock, wander ancient cave temples and sip tea straight from the source while someone else handles the roads.
After days of discovery and wildlife encounters, it’s just a short hop to the Maldives to live out a castaway island fantasy.
- Couple up: Check out this Sri Lanka and Maldives itinerary – think temples and tea followed by barefoot island bliss in the Maldives.
Spritz & the City: Italy
Italy does romance like nowhere else.
Begin on the island of Ischia, where hot-spring dips, spa days and sunset strolls set the tone for laid-back luxury. Explore Castello Aragonese and the colourful fishing village of Sant’Angelo before lingering over seafood dinners by the sea.
Next, sail to sun-drenched Sorrento, where cliffside hotels gaze out over the glittering Med and cobbled lanes wind between boutiques and limoncello bars.
Craving one more chapter of la dolce vita? Add a few nights in Rome – toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, wander ancient ruins and watch the world go by over an espresso in Piazza Navona.
- Couple up: Seven-night Sorrento & Ischia twin-centre plus a four-night Rome extension.
Serengeti and the Spice Isle: Tanzania
This classic Out of Africa honeymoon begins in the Serengeti, where leopards laze in acacia trees and campfires glow beneath star-pinned skies.
Spend your days following the great herds across golden plains and watching elephants gather at watering holes, before drifting off under canvas to the rhythm of the wild.
Then shift pace in Zanzibar, swapping game drives for dhow sails and lazy beach days beneath the palms. At the adults-only Màtemwe Attitude, expect rustic swim-up suites and pool villas, spellbinding views of Mnemba Island and a flavour-packed menu of local eats.
- Couple up: Nine-night Serengeti Fly-In Safari & Zanzibar honeymoon.
Feeling inspired?
Ready to up your honeymoon game?
Chat to Kuoni’s travel experts, who’ll listen to what you love and plan your thrill-then-chill honeymoon to perfection. Or visit Kuoni Honeymoons for more inspiration.
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